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🍻 Brewski, Bach & a Design Pop-Up: Plus 50+ Things to Do on the North Shore This Week
News & Events on the North Shore - March 13 to March 19, 2025
What’s Happening on the North Shore: March 13 to March 19, 2025
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Last week's North Shore Now Crew vote (Do you want more food and drink content in North Shore Now) results are in: you voted with a 93.79% approval rate for more food and bev content in the newsletter.
🧑⚖️ We therefore move to make North Shore Eats an official section of this newsletter.
Over the coming issues, we’ll do our best to bring you deals and specials, stories about chefs and local bar & restaurant owners, openings and closings, and cool stuff that’s happening in the North Shore’s food and drink scene.
👉 Do you run a restaurant, cafe, bar, brewery, distillery, etc? Let’s chat! Fill out this quick form with your contact details!
And with that news out of the way, here’s the latest for North Shore Eats:
🍔 Black Kettle Brewing plans to re-name their American Smash Cheeseburger in light of … gestures wildly at our southern border with increasing confusion. You can vote for your favourite alternative on their Instagram or leave a suggestion in the comments. Our favourite suggestions so far are Cheesy McCheeseface and the North Shore Smashburger.
🚨 Copperpenny + Shangri-La Contest - Win a staycation experience including a Shangri-La Vancouver stay, Copperpenny distillery tour, cocktails, tasting flight, and private cocktail class. Enter by ordering any Lost Horizon Rare Tea Gin cocktail at Copperpenny before March 31 and completing the provided entry form.
🍴 Upcoming Food & Bev Events to Check Out on the North Shore
Everything Wine has a “St. Patrick’s Spirits” tasting event this Friday (March 14) from 6pm to 7:30pm. Explore the rich flavours of Ireland with a selection of whiskey and gin [Register]
Two Rivers Meats is hosting a “Hike + Happy Hour” this Sunday (March 16). Meet at Cleveland Dam parking lot for a chill 90-minute hike and then head to Two Rivers for appies and drinks. [Tickets]
Nicli Edgemont is hosting a premium wine tasting with coursed dinner on Friday, March 20. Check it out here.
Orto’s La Régalade French Dinner is back on March 26. It’s a set menu starting with fish soup, followed by Coq au Vin, and floating island for dessert. Reservation required, so make one online or call 604-929-0203.
🍺 North Shore Brewery News You Can Use
Steamworks Lavender Earl Grey Saison is here for a limited time, both at Steamworks North Shore and in cans. $1 from every pint and $1.50 from every can is donated to Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre.
A few North Shore breweries have new releases, including Shaketown (Banana Brown Dunkelweizen) and Wildeye (Blueberry Jam Sour).
Good news from our friends at Beva and Windfall Cider: spring hours are live! This means Beva is open on Mondays again (See the full hours) and Windfall is open on Wednesdays again (from 1pm to 10pm).
Cerveceria Astilleros is hiring a Sales Coordinator. Read the full job description on their Instagram, along with instructions to apply.
🍸 A Happy Hour Worth Trying: Bar Olo, West Van. If you’re looking for a new happy hour to try on the North Shore, check out Bar Olo in Dundarave. Their Happy Hour runs Wed. to Sun. from 3pm to 5pm, with offerings that go beyond the standard fare — think beef carpaccio, cacio e pepe, and Hugo Spritzes. You can see their Happy Hour menu here.
On to a few highlights you should know about before we get into the events section:
🎶 Secret Sessions Vancouver is launching on the North Shore. Self-described as “chill music events featuring local Vancouver musicians,” their premiere North Shore event is April 17 at North Point Brewing. Tickets are selling quickly.
🏒 Save the Date: KidSport 2025 Used Sports Equipment Sale. KidSport is hosting their New & Used Sports Equipment Sale on Saturday, April 5 from 10am to 1pm at Carson Graham. Expect a huge variety of used sporting goods at great prices. KidSport is also collecting donations of gently used sports equipment to include in the sale. All proceeds support KidSport North Shore, a charity that subsidizes sports registration fees for kids and youth in financial need. [More Info]
☘️ Reminder: DIY Cookies Kits for St. Patrick’s Day are Here. Sugar Sugar is offering North Shore Now readers $3 off DIY cookie decorating kits for St. Patrick’s Day. We did the Valentine’s kit at home, and it was a big hit with our kiddo and the neighbour kids. For $35, you’ll get a kit filled with sugar cookies, 4 icing colours, and 2 sprinkle mixes (plus instructions). GF, vegan, and dye-free available by request. Order via Instagram (send a DM) and mention the code NSNOW3 for $3 off
☘️ This Monday is St. Patrick’s Day, but lots of the North Shore pubs are celebrating all weekend! There’s more live music than usual, so don’t skip the “Live Music, Dancing & Pub Quizzes” section later on in the newsletter.
🐟 Winner, Winner, Salmon Dinner! Last week we had a giveaway for a copy of Run Salmon Run, the children’s book from Bobs and Lolo. The winner has been chosen and contacted. Thank you to everyone who entered and left lovely comments about Bobs and Lolo and the newsletter. If you would like to run a giveaway in North Shore Now, hit reply so we can chat!
On to the events. Please note that all events times listed are North Shore Standard Time, the official time zone of North Shore Now. 😉
Events For Kids & Family: March 13 to 19
This Week
🚨 Karen Magnussen Closure: KM will be closed all day on Saturday, March 15 due to a planned power outage.
🧒 Pokemon Scavenger Hunt at North Van District Libraries. From Monday, March 17 to Sunday, March 23, stop by any of the NV District Libraries for a self-guided Pokemon scavenger hunt. [More Info]
Friday, March 14
🛷 Friday Night Lights Tubing | Cypress Mountain (Gnarly’s Tube Park) | 5pm - 7pm: After trying this last Friday, we can confirm this is a very fun night with kids (watch the video we made on Instagram). There’s a rope tow, so you don’t have to walk to the top of the hill with your tube, and it’s a great vibe with hot chocolate, s’mores by the fire, and music, too. If you time it right, you can hit The Shed at Cypress Pop-Up Village for dinner afterwards - last call for pizza is at 6:50pm. Best bet is to buy your tickets online and sign the waivers before you go, so you can get straight to tubing when you arrive. [More Info]
🐇 Bunny Mug (Stoneware Clay Workshop) | Edgemont Village Art Studio | 5:30pm: Create your own, adorable bunny mug made from clay, and then return for a second visit to glaze it [More Info]
🏓 Youth Night Drop-In (Grades 6 to 9) | Ron Andrews Rec Centre | 8pm - 10pm: Friday night, the Ron Andrews facility is open to youth only. [More Info]
Saturday, March 15
Workshops at Edgemont Village Art Studio (Parent Participation):
🐉 Mythical Pocket Creatures (Oven Bake Clay) | 3pm [More Info]
🧚 Fairy Mug Workshop (Stoneware Clay) | 3pm [More Info]
☀️ Here Comes the Sun (Painting) | 5pm [More Info]
🫖 Rainbow Unicorn Teapot (Stoneware Clay) | 4:30pm [More Info]
🌸 Flower Fairies (Oven Bake Clay) | 3:15pm [More Info]
🐇 Bunny Mug (Stoneware Clay) | 1:45pm [More Info]
Tuesday, March 18
🏗️ Lego Drop In | Lynn Valley Library | 1pm - 4pm: Drop in to build Lego at the library. [More Info]
Wednesday, March 19
♻️ Clean Water Champions (Grades 3 to 5) | West Van Library | 2pm - 4pm: An interactive, hands-on workshop to learn about freshwater pollution and how it connects to the ocean. Work with other kids to raise awareness and take action against plastic pollution [Register]
🖍️ Doodle Days | Lynn Valley Library | 1pm - 4pm: Drop into the program room to colour, draw, do origami, or make a comic strip [More Info]
Upcoming Activities for Kids and Families
🎭 March 20 to March 29 | Alice by Heart (Ages 10+) | CapU: Alice and Alfred seek shelter in a London tube station during WWII's Blitz. As Alfred's health deteriorates, Alice creates an imaginary Wonderland where fellow refugees become characters from the story. Through this fantasy, Alice finds her independence amid wartime chaos. [Tickets]
March 24 | Bluey Brain Game Bonanza (Ages 3 - 8, Parent Participation) | West Van Library | 6pm to 7pm: Love to freeze dance? Play the statue game? Sing the Burger Dog song? Search for the hidden longdogs? Sort, build, create, and hunt through an hour of brilliant Bluey-inspired brain games and hands-on activities you can enjoy as a family. [Register]
March 27 | Andy the Musical Scientist | West Van Library | 3pm to 3:45pm: Andy the Musical Scientist is a children’s entertainer who uses homemade, upcycled instruments to promote music, science, and recycling. Experience a musical hockey stick and a Lego theremin in this one-of-a-kind performance that will inspire kids’ curiosity and encourage them to think outside the box. [Register]
🐝 April 5 | Build a Home for Mason Bees (Ages 8+) | Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre: In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn about our native mason bees and build your own mason bee house to take home—perfect for supporting local pollinators in your garden. [Register]
Story Time & Similar
Note: Story times are limited over the coming week due to Spring Break.
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Events For Adults: March 13 to March 19
This Week
🍻 Brewski. Brewski returns to Cypress on March 15 and 16. Ski, board, beer, and music [Tickets]
🖼️ North Van Arts Art Rental Show. Freshen up your walls at home or at the office with North Van Arts’ 2025 Art Rental Show, on now until April 19 at CityScape Community ArtSpace. Available art ranges in size from small to extra large. Visit the show, find the work you love, and rent or buy it right off the wall. Learn more about the show (Wed. to Sat., 11am to 5pm), and how to rent or purchase art.
⚽ North Shore Football Meetup: 3x Per Week Soccer Meetup for Adults at Kirkstone: Get active and social and take a little break during the day. The North Shore Football meetup meets on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 12:20pm to 1:50pm at Kirkstone Park. Cost is $20 per month (for 12-15 games) or $5 per drop-in. All ages (18+) and genders welcome. [More Info]
Thursday, March 13
🎨 Cityscape Date Night with Emma Fish | Cityscape Gallery (335 Lonsdale) | 6:30pm to 8:30pm: Using bold colors and expressive brushstrokes, Emma will teach you how to blend the dynamic elements of the city with the serenity of nature, creating a stunning urban landscape painting. Suitable for couples and friends to attend! 19+ [Tickets]
🪵 Design + Make Pop-Up (Opening Reception) | Polygon Gallery | 6pm: Pop-up sale of unique products designed and made by Emily Carr University of Art + Design specifically for The Polygon shop. Each limited series product will be available for purchase at The Polygon from March 13-20, with an opening reception March 13 at 6pm. [More Info]
🪘 Group Drumming with Abby | Mollie Nye House Lynn Valley | 7pm to 8:30pm: Release stress, improve your mood and connect with an amazing community as you embrace the rhythm and energy of group drumming. [Register]
🔊 Winter Sound Bath | West Vancouver (Location Details Upon Booking) | 7pm to 9pm: Join an intimate soundbath session. Includes magnesium therapy, sound bowls, optional hot tub soak, chocolate, herbal tea, or wine. [Register]
🩰 Quill Collective Presents: V (Night One) | Kay Meek Art Centre | 7pm to 9:30pm: 5 beautiful acts from different choreographers to explore the 5 most basic and important questions to exist: Who, What, Where, Why, and When? [Tickets]
🧑🎤 Lecture: Music of the 1970s with John Mitchell | West Van Library or Virtual | 10:30am to 12:30pm: The evolution of soul, funk, and disco music, featuring artists such as Elton John, Fleetwood Mac, the Jackson 5, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and more. [Register]
✍️ Step Write In | Mollie Nye House Lynn Valley | 7pm to 9pm: A group writing session that A group writing session - it starts with breathing and gentle movement exercises to set the mood for writing, followed by writing to prompts in a safe, confidential environment. [More Info]
Friday, March 14
🍆 Adults Only Cookie Decorating | Cork It Wine Making (1427 Crown St, North Van) | 6:30pm to 8:30pm: A fun adults-only cookie class, where you can let loose and learn how to decorate adult-themed cookies with your friends. This cheeky cookie workshop will let you get naughty with scandalously-themed cookies. [Register]
🎻 Friday Night Concert: Penderecki String Quartet | West Van Library | 7:30pm - 8:45pm: Selected movements from string quartets by Haydn (Op. 20 "Sun" No. 2), Brahms (Op. 67), a contemporary work by Peter Hatch (Tidal Changes), and Debussy's String Quartet in G minor. [More Info]
🛍️ Shop, Sound & Sip | West Van Location (Details Upon Booking) | 5:30pm to 8:30pm: A free evening of shopping, socializing, and sound healing. This is a good chance for first-timers to learn about biohacking, magnesium, and the power of sound healing with a mini sound bath. Free, but RSVPs required. [Register]
🪩 Paint a Mirror Ball on Round Canvas | Bella Ceramica | 6:30pm to 8:30pm: You’ll learn how to paint a stunning mirrorball design on a round canvas, inspired by the shimmering magic of Taylor Swift’s music and visual aesthetic. 15+ [Register]
☕ Fika Time Stoneware Clay Workshop | Edgemont Village Art Studio | 6pm: Create your own mug and plate set, and book another session to glaze it. [More Info]
🤩 Abstract Dishware Workshop | Edgemont Village Art Studio | 7pm: Make two pieces of dishware, such as plate and bowl, and come back to glaze it [More Info]
Saturday, March 15
🎨 Stoneware Workshop | Bella Ceramica | 6:30pm - 8:30pm: Create a finished piece of functional and aesthetically pleasing stoneware pottery ready for use or display. $8 studio fee plus the cost of the piece you choose. [Register]
☕ Fika Time Stoneware Clay Workshop | Edgemont Village Art Studio | 1:30pm: Create your own mug and plate set, and book another session to glaze it. [More Info]
🌿 Foraging Workshop | Princess Park | 11:30am - 1pm: Learn to identify, harvest, and prepare a variety of wild plants. This workshop is beginner level, will not cover fungi, and is for educational purposes only (you won’t forage, but you’ll learn to identify plants). [Tickets]
👨🍳 Hollyburn Recruitment Event | Hollyburn Country Club (950 Cross Creek Road) | 11am to 1pm: Hollyburn is hiring for over 100 positions, including Line Cooks, Dishwashers, Hosts, Servers, Server Assistants, Bartenders, Baristas, and Cafe Attendants. Expect a round-robin interview style, and bring a few printed copies of your resume. Confirm your attendance by emailing Abigail at [email protected]. [More Info]
Sunday, March 16
🎹 Tom Allen: J.S. Bach’s Long Walk in the Snow | Kay Meek Arts Centre | 3pm: CBC broadcaster and master storyteller, Tom Allen, tells the story of a young Johann Sebastian Bach. With guest musicians, soprano Suzie LeBlanc, pianist Leslie Dala, violist David Harding, and harpist Lori Gemmell. [More Info and Tickets]
💐 Spring Viola Wreath Workshop | Gardenworks North Van | 11am and 2pm: Craft a Viola Wreath to welcome Spring in this hands-on workshop using moss and colorful spring blooming violas. [Tickets: 11am] and [Tickets: 2pm]
🚶♀️ Hike + Happy Hour | Capilano Dam & Two Rivers Meats | 1pm: Meet at the Cleveland Dam parking lot for a beginner-intermediate 90-minute hike. Post-hike, head to Two Rivers Meats. Your ticket includes a glass of wine or beer, Two Rivers appetizer, $10 gift card to Two Rivers, and a $50 voucher for Fjallraven.[Tickets]
🚶Mount Gardner Hike on Bowen Island (Difficult) | Meet at Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal | 9:45am: Organized by the Vancouver Hiking and Outdoor Day Trips Meetup. Must join the group on Meetup and press “attend” on the event. Read all requirements before committing [More Info and Register]
💃 Somatic Dance Workshop | Cork It Wine Making | 1pm to 3pm: Celebrate Spring Equinox with improvised movement and expressive arts! Facilitator Nihan will guide you through creative embodiment practices that will leave you rejuvenated, relaxed and empowered. [Register]
🔊 Full Moon Sound Healing Ceremony | Kahlena Movement Studio | 7pm to 8:30pm: This Sound Healing Ceremony will restore the energy in body and mind, balance the chakras and wash away stress and make you feel whole, vibrant and reenergized! To reserve a spot, click on schedule, then click on March 16 on the calendar, and then hit “reserve” on the event.
🏃 North Van Run: Run with a group every Sunday at 9:30am leaving from Love Larte at 228 Lonsdale. 5k and 7k options. Check their instagram
Monday, March 17
🏴 Introduction to Scottish Dancing | Delbrook Rec Centre (Arbutus Room) | 7:15pm: Want to try Scottish dancing, but not sure how to get started? Every Monday, North Shore Scottish Dance welcomes newbies. Bring a water bottle and wear comfortable shoes. [More Info]
📽️ Film: All We Imagine as Light | Kay Meek Arts Centre | 7pm: Payal Kapadia's feature fiction debut, this film follows two Mumbai nurses—middle-aged Prabha, whose husband left years ago, and young, romantic Anu. When they accompany a friend to a coastal village, they discover new possibilities for their lives, away from the city's noise. [Tickets]
Tuesday, March 18
🥩 Food Files: Your Gut Microbiome | West Van Rec Centre | 7pm to 8pm: Discover the exciting world of the gut microbiome and how it impacts not just digestion but your overall health. Learn what to feed your gut and how to use pre and post biotics. Activity #185003 [More Info]
🎻 North Shore Celtic Ensemble “Folkestra” | Highlands United Church, Room 201 | 7pm to 9pm: Community music program for adult violinists, cellists, guitarists, recorder players, flautists, accordionists, pianists, and more. Join every other week (March 18, April 1). [More Info]
🌲 Qigong Walks | Lighthouse Park | 4:20pm to 5:20pm: This walk is about carving out self-care time and turning your mind off. Laugh, have fun and connect in person and in nature. DM the organizer to confirm attendance. [More Info]
Wednesday, March 19
🚶♀️ Capilano Pacific Trail with Detour (Moderately Challenging) | Meet at Starbucks Park Royal South | 3pm: Organized by the North Van Hiking Meetup. Must join the group on Meetup and press “attend” on the event. Read all requirements before committing [More Info and Register]
🎶 Music in the Main Hall: Celebrating Nowruz | West Van Library | 1pm - 2pm: Celebrate Nowruz with a casual afternoon of Iranian folk and classical music by Saina Khaledi (santur), Ali Razmi (tar), and Ali Sajjadi (oud) in the Main Hall. [More Info]
🧑💼 Chat with MLA Susie Chant | Lynn Valley Library | 10:30am - 11:30am: Bring your questions and comments and join Susie Chant, MLA for North Vancouver-Seymour, for an informal chat. [More Info]
🔮 Events to Plan Ahead For
🎸 March 20 and 21 | Musical: Ring of Fire (The Story of Johnny Cash) | Kay Meek Arts Centre | 7:30pm: Based on the songbook from iconic storyteller Johnny Cash and brought to life on stage by six talented singers and musicians. [More Info and Tickets]
⌚ March 26 to March 29 | Harrington’s Jewellery and Timepieces Buying Event (By Appointment Only) | Holiday Inn North Van | 10am to 4pm: Reserve a free and private appointment to meet with a specialist who will evaluate as many items as you would like to bring, such as fine jewellery, watches, gemstones, coins, banknotes, and authentic fine art. [Book an Appointment]
🎸 March 28 | The Doobie Brothers Experience | Centennial Theatre | 7:30pm: A celebration of The Doobie Brothers music. [Tickets]
🎸 March 28 | The Rocket Man (Elton John Tribute) | Centennial Theatre | 7:30pm: A visually and musically captivating stage production that captures the essence of Elton John at the height of his vocal power and range in the 1970’s. [Tickets]
😂 April 12 | North Van Comedy Classic | Presentation House Theatre | 7pm: An evening of laughs from Canada’s best professional comics. [Tickets]
Events for Seniors: March 13 to March 19
🫖 Thursday, March 13 | Timeless Tales | Museum of North Vancouver | 10am to 12pm: A monthly social program for seniors with tea, treats, and company. Explore fascinating exhibits, archival records, and stories of the past, while connecting with others. Pay what you can. [Register]
🪡 Saturday, March 15 | A Light in the Window: Symbols of Memory | North Van City Library | 10am to 12pm: Create your own symbol on cloth that invokes a special memory, and be part of the creation of a new community quilt at MONOVA. Those experiencing memory loss, and their carers, are especially welcomed to participate. [More Info]
🚨 Tuesday, March 18 | Empowering Seniors: Stay Safe from Fraud and Scams | Silver Harbour Seniors Centre | 10am - 11am: Learn how to protect yourself and share the information with those around you. Free, but registration is required. Call (604-980-2474) or email ([email protected]) to register.
💻 Wednesday, March 19 | Tech Connect: Privacy and Security | Silver Harbour Seniors Centre | 10am - 11am: This class will look at the basics of online privacy and security, and how to keep data and devices secure and private. Free, but registration is required. Call (604-980-2474) or email ([email protected]) to register.
🌊 Wednesday, March 19 | Climate Cafe: Warming Oceans | West Van Seniors Seniors Centre | 10am - 11:30am: Learn about the climate through a series of discussions presented by Ocean Ambassadors Canada. Light refreshments will be served. Preregistration required. Activity #179614 [Register]
Live Music, Dancing & Pub Quizzes
Thursday, March 13
🎶 The Corner Stone Pemberton Heights (Restaurant) | Live Music Every Thursday | 1096 West 22nd St, North Van (corner of Lloyd & 22nd) | 6pm | Reservations Required. Call 604-990-3602 or email [email protected]
🎶 The Beach House Restaurant | Live Music Every Thursday | 150 25th Street, West Van | 8:30pm | Make a reservation online
🎶 Lynn Valley Legion | Live Music with Chris Rivard | 1630 Lynn Valley Road, North Van | 7pm - 10pm
🎤 Eagles Club Lounge | Open Mic Music Jam | 170 3rd St W, North Van | 8pm [More Info]
🃏 West Van Legion | Texas Hold Em Poker | 580 18th St, West Van | 6pm - 10pm[More Info]
Friday, March 14
☘️ Queens Cross Pub | Live Music by Mighty Koan | 2989 Lonsdale, North Van | 8pm to 11:30pm | Call for Reservations: 604-980-7715
🎶 Catch 122 (Restaurant) | Live Music (Rotating Artists) | 128 Carrie Cates Ct, North Van | 6pm [Reservations]
🎸 Wildeye Brewing | Live Music by Steven Marriott | 1385 Main St, North Van | 7pm to 10pm
🎸 Pemberton Pub | Live Music Every Friday | 135 Pemberton Ave, North Van | 7:30 / 8pm
🎶 Roma Italian Restaurant | Live Music Every Friday | 1352 Lonsdale, North Van | 6pm to Close | Call 604-990-9986 for reservations
🎶 Palermo Cucina (Restaurant) | Live Music Every Friday | 1802 Lonsdale, North Van | 6:30pm to 9:30pm | Reservations online or call 604-770-0017
🎸 Seymours Pub | Live Music by Wildwood Fire | 720 Old Lillooet Road, North Van | 7:30pm - 10:30pm
🎸 Squarerigger Pub | Live Music by Person of Influence | #150 - 1425 Marine Drive West Van | 8pm
🎸 Eagles Club Lounge | Live Music by Randy Swallow | 170 3rd St W, North Van | 8pm [More Info]
Saturday, March 15
☘️ Black Kettle Brewing | St. Practice Day: Live Music with Shaina & Drews | 720 Copping Street, North Van | 5:30pm - 8pm
☘️ West Van Legion | Shamrockin’ Bash | 580 18th St, West Van | 12pm [More Info]
🎸 Wildeye Brewing | Live Music by Rufus Muse | 1385 Main St, North Van | 7pm to 10pm ($5 cover)
🎧 Seymours Pub | DJ Dance Party | 720 Old Lillooet Road, North Van | 7:30pm - 10:30pm
🎸 Cypress Mountain (Hollyburn Lodge) | Live Music on the Mountain with Band Shack I Tickets are $10 | 6pm - 9pm
🎶 Roma Italian Restaurant | Live Music Every Saturday | 1352 Lonsdale, North Van | 6pm to Close | Call 604-990-9986 for reservations
🎶 Palermo Cucina (Restaurant) | Live Music Every Saturday | 1802 Lonsdale, North Van | 6:30pm to 9:30pm | Reservations online or call 604-770-0017
☘️ Eagles Club Lounge | St. Patrick’s Weekend Celebration with P.O.I. | 170 3rd St W, North Van | 6pm to 11:30pm | [Tickets]
🎺 Coastal Cravings (Restaurant) | Live Jazz Night with Rachel Guerzo Trio | 751 Lonsdale, North Van | 7pm - 9pm
Sunday, March 16
🎸 Queens Cross Pub | Brunch and Live Music | 2989 Lonsdale, North Van | 12pm - 3pm | Call for Reservations: 604-980-7715
🎹 Wildeye Brewing | Sunset Piano Session | 1385 Main St, North Van | 3pm to 6pm
Monday, March 17
☘️ Black Kettle Brewing | St. Patricks Day at The Kettle with The Cheese Man, Dino Vassos, and Jason Klassen | 720 Copping Street, North Van | 5:30pm - 8pm [More Info]
☘️ Squarerigger Pub | St. Patrick’s Day with Alan James | #150 - 1425 Marine Drive West Van | 5pm to 7pm
☘️ Queens Cross Pub | Live Music with Steve Horvat, Leon Ebersohn & Lawrence Mayer | 2989 Lonsdale, North Van | 6pm | Call for Reservations: 604-980-7715
☘️ Eagles Club Lounge | Live Music by Celtic Cowboys | 170 3rd St W, North Van | 7pm to 10pm [More Info]
Tuesday, March 18
🧠 The Gull Bar & Kitchen | The Gull | 175 1st St E, North Van | 8pm - 10pm
🧠 BridgeDeck Trivia Night | Lonsdale BridgeDeck | 1211 Lonsdale, North Van | 7:30pm (arrive earlier)
🎤 Wildeye Brewing | Karaoke | 1385 Main Street, North Van | 8pm - Late
🧠 Queens Cross Pub | Trivia Night | 2989 Lonsdale, North Van | 7:30pm
Wednesday, March 19
🧠 Wildeye Brewing | Kaboom Atomic Trivia | 1385 Main Street, North Van | 8pm - 10pm
🎤 Eagles Club Lounge | Karaoke Wednesdays | 170 3rd St W, North Van | 7pm - 11pm [More Info]
🎺 Jazz at Presentation House | Nitecap Rhythm | 333 Chesterfield, North Van (Church at End of the Parking Lot) | 8pm [More Info]
Current Exhibitions on the North Shore
New: March 19 to May 3 | Barrie Jones: Urban Wild | West Vancouver Art Museum: Explore the outdoor photography of Barrie Jones, artist and former UBC professor of photography. This exhibition explores Jones’s outdoor photography, featuring Vancouverites interacting with urban green spaces throughout Vancouver and the North Shore. [More Info]
On Until March 6 | Dylan Cram: Menagerie | Ashdale Gallery: Dylan Cram is a classically trained oil painter and multimedia artist whose works blend the high realism of classical painting with the fraught imagery of contemporaneity. [More Info]
On Until March 8 | Neighbours | 邻·礼: Xiangmei Su and Jiangang Su | West Vancouver Art Museum: The works of Xiangmei Su and Jiangang Su. [More Info]
On Until March 9 | Entangled | Silk Purse Gallery: A series of large, expressive forest paintings by Lori Goldberg. [More Info]
On Until March 30 | CapU Student Poster Show | Ferry Building Gallery: Annual poster show with second year students from Capilano University’s IDEA School of Design, which explores emotions, identity, and untold narratives through the theme of “Friend or Foe”. [More Info]
On Until April 4 (Daily from 10am to 3pm)| Response: Remembering Our Futures | Polygon Gallery: A series of original video works that consider experiences and connections that transcend time, and the ways in which formative influences remain vital and present throughout one’s life. [More Info]
On Until April 6 | In Harmony | Silk Purse Gallery: Work by Therese Joseph, Lynn Li, and Zimu Li [More Info]
On Until April 13 | Diaries: More Than Words | Kay Meek Arts Centre: Artists Dana Justine Belcourt & Victoria Klassen reimagine the diary - a record of our thoughts & encounters as we navigate the world - moving beyond the limits of words into a visceral visual experience. [More Info]
On Until May 11 | xʷəlməxʷ child Exhibition | Polygon Gallery: Manuel Axel Strain draws on Musqueam, Secwépemc, and Syilx ways of knowing, and the discipline of Western psychology. [More Info]
On Until May 25 | Rotimi Fani-Kayode: Tranquility of Communion | Polygon Gallery: A landmark exhibition of the late British-Nigerian photographer Rotimi Fani-Kayode’s work, bringing together celebrated photographs alongside archival prints and previously unseen works from his student years. [More Info]
On Until May 31 | Here & There: Memories and Inspirations | Museum of North Vancouver: 11 newcomers to the North Shore created a project about their experiences of the place they now call home. [More Info]
On Until June 1 | Echoes of Memory: Featuring a Crow a Day | Museum of North Vancouver: Stories of aging, memory loss & dementia. [More Info]
On Until June 1 | Corner Stores and Collective Memory | Museum of North Vancouver: Photographs from the archival collection are paired with present-day images to inspire conversations around gentrification and evolving community spaces in North Vancouver. [More Info]
🚨 FYI: Karen Magnussen Closure. Karen Magnussen will be closed all day on Saturday, March 15 due to a planned power outage by BC Hydro.
🏥 Have Your Say About Healthcare on the North Shore: Each year, Vancouver Coastal Health holds three Open Board Forums to provide an opportunity for community members to hear updates from and engage directly with the organization’s senior leadership. The next event is April 2, and is a telephone event, from 6pm to 7:30pm. If you want to talk to senior leadership at VCH about healthcare on the North Shore, this is your chance. Register here.
🚰 West Van: Annual Watermain Maintenance. Staff will be flushing sediments in the water system from March to May, meaning you may have temporary cloudiness or discolouration from your tap. Sediments aren’t harmful, but you might want to run the cold water tap until your water is clear again.
🩺 Another Doctor Accepting New Patients. Dr. Philip Arthur recently joined Symphony Health (15th and Lonsdale) from the UK, and is accepting new patients. Sign up for a meet and greet. We have a list of other North Shore doctors accepting new patients - See the full list
💰 Reminder - North Van MLAs & MPs Want to Know What You Think About the Tariffs: North Van’s federal (Jonathan Wilkinson and Terry Beech) and provincial (Bowinn Ma and Susie Chant) elected reps have put together a survey asking North Van residents about the US tariffs. It’s super quick to fill out, and lets you share how the tariffs may affect your finances, how it may affect your business or employment, and how you’d like to see the two levels of government respond. Fill out the survey.
🚧 Traffic Alerts for North & West Van
(North Van - Mountain Highway Between Main Street and Oxford Street) Down to one lane in each direction due to water service installation on March 13 and 14.
(North Van - 342 Mountain Highway) Sidewalks will be replaced on Mountain Hwy between Bond St & Crown St until end of March. Traffic control will assist.
(North Van - Riverside Drive at Windridge Drive) Riverside Dr will be reduced to single lane alternating traffic between 9:00am and 5:00pm until the end of March.
(North Van - 229 Seymour River Place) Front St will be closed intermittently for deliveries during the week for 2-3 hours per day until end of April.
(North Van - Lonsdale & Marine Drive) Replacement of 20 aging street light poles along Lonsdale Ave and Marine Drive, between Feb 24 and March 28. Curb lane and parking lane closures during construction, between 7am and 3pm.
(North Van - W 27th Between Larson Rd & Lonsdale and Jones Ave Between W 25th and 28th) Utility upgrades to the storm main between March 14 and April 7. Multi-lane closure, centerline crossover, and sidewalk closure on Lonsdale, with a minimum of one lane maintained in each direction. Temporary parking restrictions and some turn restrictions in place. Work Hours: 7am-7pm (Mon-Fri).
(North Van - W 3rd St at Mission Road) Signal work at Mission Rd & 3rd St. Eastbound and westbound curb lane closures required to facilitate construction. Hours of work: 9am-3pm
(West Van - Chartwell Drive between Chartwell Crescent and Whitby Road) Expect minor traffic delays, pedestrian impacts and single-lane alternating traffic on Chartwell Drive between Chartwell Crescent and Whitby Road due to road construction from March 17 to 31. Work will take place 7:30am to 5:30pm on weekdays and 8am to 5pm on Saturdays.
(West Van - Cross Creek Road and Chartwell Drive) Expect single-lane alternating traffic on Cross Creek Road, between 12th Street and Highland Drive, and on Chartwell Drive between the roundabout and Chartwell Crescent on March 18, 19 and 27.
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